Consistently implement the ethnic policy of "all ethnic groups are equal, support each other, and help each other develop together"

On the S-shaped strip of land, 54 ethnic groups have come together, united and built the country over thousands of years of history. Each ethnic group has its own customs, language and cultural identity, but they all share the same aspiration for independence, freedom and happiness. It is this bond that has created the strength of great national unity - the decisive factor for all victories of the Vietnamese revolution.

Nowadays, in the process of innovation and integration, our Party and State always affirm: all ethnic groups are equal, united, respect, and help each other to develop together . This viewpoint is not only reflected in policies and laws but also vividly demonstrated by specific achievements in socio -economic development, poverty reduction, and improvement of material and spiritual life for ethnic minorities.

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Viewpoints, political lines and solid legal basis
Vietnam is a unified country with 54 ethnic groups, of which the Kinh ethnic group accounts for about 85-87% of the country's population, the remaining ethnic minorities account for about 14-15%.
Since the founding of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, President Ho Chi Minh affirmed: all ethnic groups — regardless of Kinh or Tho, Muong or Man, Gia Rai or E De… — are blood brothers and sisters, have equal rights, are protected and contribute to the common happiness.
The Party has always maintained this viewpoint: ethnic policies were established very early (for example, the “Party’s Ethnic Minority Policy” in 1952), expressed in the Party Charter, Party Congresses, and clearly recorded in the 2013 Constitution in provisions such as Articles 5 and 11. These documents not only talk about equality but also about the right to be assisted, respected, and the right to protect national sovereignty along with the rights and obligations of ethnic groups.
That legal basis has created a sustainable policy framework for the Party and State to implement support programs and invest in the development of ethnic minority and mountainous areas, ensuring that no ethnic group is left behind in the process of national development.
Reality has changed dramatically: from disparity to narrowing the gap
Along with policies and laws, practice has proven the effectiveness of ethnic policies through many specific figures in the years 2021-2025:
By the end of 2024, the average income per capita of ethnic minorities will reach about 43.4 million VND/year, 3.1 times higher than in 2020.
The poverty rate of ethnic minority households has decreased significantly: in 2024 it is 12.55%, a decrease of 3.95 percentage points compared to before.
Regarding basic infrastructure: by the end of 2024, the rate of communes in ethnic minority and mountainous areas with car roads to the commune center will reach 98.4%; national grid electricity to households in ethnic minority areas will reach 96.7%.
Regarding basic education and healthcare: 100% of communes in ethnic minority areas have preschool, primary and secondary schools; 99.3% of communes in ethnic minority areas have health stations; about 83.5% of health stations meet national standards; 69.1% of stations have doctors directly examining and treating patients.
These figures show that ethnic minority areas have made great strides in accessing public services such as health care, education, and infrastructure — which were previously just a wish. Poverty reduction, income increase, and improved living conditions have contributed to the goal of “helping each other develop together”.
Challenges remain and tasks lie ahead
Despite many remarkable achievements, ethnic minority areas still face a number of difficulties:
The proportion of ethnic minority workers with technical training is still low: for example, the proportion of ethnic minority workers with primary or higher training is about 10.3%, while the national rate is about 23.1%.
Poor and near-poor households are still highly concentrated in mountainous and particularly disadvantaged areas.
The gap in educational level, digital infrastructure, and access to information technology services is still large. A number of ethnic minorities have not entered school at the right age, or their ability to read and write in Mandarin is not high.
Therefore, in the coming period, the Party and the State need to continue: Increasing budget investment and resources for ethnic minority areas, especially for education, vocational training, primary health care and digital infrastructure. More strongly implementing the national target program for ethnic minority and mountainous areas in the 2021-2030 period with specific targets on income, clean water, electricity, schools and medical stations.
Besides, it is necessary to promote the self-reliance of ethnic minorities through promoting internal strength, supporting production development, digital economy, community tourism, and promoting cultural identity.
The policy of “equality, mutual assistance and mutual development among ethnic groups” is not just a slogan, but has been concretized by the Party and the State through laws and programs, with clear practical effects. The figures show that ethnic minority areas are gradually closing the gap with the national average — in terms of income, infrastructure, education, and health care.
However, to ensure that “no one is left behind”, so that every ethnic group and region has the opportunity to develop comprehensively, requires even greater determination from the central to local levels — from policy review, resource allocation to implementation at the grassroots level. Only then will ethnic equality not only be theoretical, but will truly manifest in the lives of each individual and each community.

Source: https://ninhbinh.gov.vn/van-hoa-xa-hoi/nhat-quan-thuc-hien-chinh-sach-dan-toc-cac-dan-toc-binh-dang-tuong-tro-giup-nhau-cung-phat-trien-357867